![]() ![]() Even really small containers work easily for aquatic plants. They are easy to plant, too-just toss them into the container! Good examples of floaties are Water Hyacinths, Salvinia, Azolla and Floating Heart. They do not require being planted in a pot and they obtain 100 percent of their nutrients from the water. Picking Plantsĭisplaying beautiful aquatic plants is the reason the container is set up, so what types of plants work best? Almost any kind of floating plants are excellent for containers- especially the small “floaties,” like my good friend, Deb Spencer, calls them. These small containers do require more attention due to the need to add water more frequently. Containers as small as a quart of water work well, but may only hold one kind of floating aquatic plant. New galvanized containers and any copper container can be toxic to life, although old galvanizing that has been dulled with weathering should be fairly safe. ![]() Good examples of interesting containers are urns, crocks, half whiskey barrels (a plastic liner placed inside will seal it, if necessary), and even glass pie dishes. In fact, most people do choose to use a container designed for other purposes. Containers glazed just on the outside are commonly available and they will work fine if properly sealed. I have heard that these heavily glazed pots are called “jars.” They can be pricey, but are very decorative. Most of these are thick plastic or pottery that is heavily glazed on both the inside and outside. There are containers made just for use as water gardens. A container that does not have holes is even better. Of course, if the container has holes, the holes will need to be sealed. Anything that is glass, plastic, ceramic or sealed wood could work. The plants can attain this richness due to their access to an unlimited amount of water.Ĭhoosing a container is the first and most important consideration. The lushness and tropical look of aquatic plants has an appeal that most people really enjoy. For many, this less-permanent type of water garden can be the first introduction to the world of aquatic plants. And they’re versatile they can stand on their own or be placed on top of a table. We will want to keep this type of water feature simple, which we’ll discuss later. A water garden in a container is one of the easiest types of water features to create-and can be very satisfying. But how do you build a water garden without a hole in the ground? Just find a container! A Dwarf Papyrus standing among Water Lettuce.Įven large landscapes will benefit from the addition of container water gardens. All a person needs is some space outside that receives sun most of the day. Planting in containers helps prevent some unwanted spread.There is a style of water feature for almost every garden, no matter how small. It can spread aggressively by self-seeding and rhizomes. In frost-free climates, Umbrella Plant is weedy bordering on invasive. Propagate by seed at 55-65☏ (13-18☌) in spring in constantly moist seed compost.Needs little care other than regular feeding during the spring and summer.It may be grown at the edge of a pond or water garden, in boggy areas, in shallow water, and in containers. This architectural grass is highly versatile.While it thrives in consistently moist garden soil, it can also be planted in standing water to 6 in. Performs best in full sun or partial shade in wet soils.tall in frost-free areas, but a modest 2-3 ft. Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.Plants in Zones 8-9 will die back with frost, but may survive the winter and put out new foliage in spring if the roots remain unfrozen. This native of Madagascar will tolerate light frosts but not prolonged cold weather. While Umbrella plants are perennials in warm climates, many gardeners use them as if they were annuals in colder climates. Adding an exotic and tropical feel, it is a bold and dramatic addition to the water garden and creates a lovely background for other pond plants. This architectural plant retains its green color all year long in warm climates. ![]() Greenish-brown flower spikelets appear from summer to fall and eventually produce small dark brown nut-like fruits. ![]() long (30 cm), which form a showy umbrella shape. Atop the stem rests a whorl of dark green, radiating grassy leafy bracts, up to 12 in. Prized for its easy nature and relaxed habit, Cyperus involucratus (Umbrella Plant) is a tender aquatic perennial forming a clump of erect, triangular stems that sprout from woody rhizomes. ![]()
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